dog breeds and their traits

best breed ever! dalmatiansdalmatians used to help clear the way for horse-drawn firetrucks and had an especiallyclose relationship with the horses they protected. their exact history is unknown, though theyhave been depicted running behind chariots in ancient egyptian tomb paintings.george washington was one of the first breeders of dalmatians in the u.s.!dalmatians are born completely white and acquire spots as they mature - even in their mouth!dalmatians love to run and are great jogging companions!dalmatians are sturdy, healthy dogs, but some are prone to deafness and bladder stones.dalmatian coats are short and dirt-resistant, but can make the dogs sensitive to hot andcold temperatures!

"are dalmatians for me? - they are very smartand do well with firm training - they don't need much grooming, but theydo shed moderately - they are medium-sized- they will need lots of room to run" "are dalmatians for me? - they are a greatpet for active families - they are extremely energetic and must bewell-exercised - they live about 10-13 years"